
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Invokes Hamilton in “Dueling” Quip
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Washington DC, in a recent interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made headlines for a historical quip that sheds light on the internal dynamics of the Trump administration. Responding to a report that he threatened to punch Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte, Bessent joked that Treasury leaders “have a history of dueling,” referencing none other than Alexander Hamilton.
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